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Winning the Case Against CrueltyWed, 28 Sep 2016 00:01:55 +0000hourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1By: QUIDhttp://aldf.org/blog/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4378
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:42:08 +0000http://aldf.live2.radicaldesigns.org/2010/06/29/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4378THOSE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ANIMAL ABUSE SHOULD ALL BE FIRED AND LOSE THEIR FAT PENSIONS
]]>By: Eden Courtneyhttp://aldf.org/blog/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4374
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:39:33 +0000http://aldf.live2.radicaldesigns.org/2010/06/29/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4374I have never understood those people who accuse animal rights advocates of “just wanting to pursue their political agendas” what does that even mean? The only agenda I have is to eliminate the egregious suffering inflicted on wild animals being held in inadequate, outdated, exhibits in zoos. The AZA is an industry organization dedicated to promoting its own “political agenda” which is for profit zoos. The sanctuaries in questions are without question more appropriate for elephants than any zoo. According to the AZA standards, I could keep 3 elephants in my 1200 square foot condo. Do some research. Go to the websites for these sanctuaries and you can see for yourself how all the animals and especially the elephants thrive.
]]>By: Allen Nyhuishttp://aldf.org/blog/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4371
Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:17:03 +0000http://aldf.live2.radicaldesigns.org/2010/06/29/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4371Sorry, but there is so much wrong with this cause. The Woodland Park Zoo has one of the best elephant exhibits in America. While no exhibit is perfect, it’s a lot better than either of these “sanctuaries”, which are unregulated — unlike any AZA zoo. Modern American zoos have dedicated zookeepers who care for their animals, including the elephants, with care and concern. Sadly, those who are opposing zoos are more interested in their political goals. If your goal is the extinction of elephants, then close down the zoos! That would be the result.

Allen Nyhuis, Coauthor: America’s Best Zoos

]]>By: Animal Legal Defense Fundhttp://aldf.org/blog/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4370
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:53:03 +0000http://aldf.live2.radicaldesigns.org/2010/06/29/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4370Hi Merry,
Thanks so much for your support. Please know that many factors go into our consideration of each issue, but generally these are not things we can discuss while litigation is pending. Rest assured that the animals’ welfare is always at the front of our minds.
]]>By: anonymoushttp://aldf.org/blog/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4369
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:29:32 +0000http://aldf.live2.radicaldesigns.org/2010/06/29/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4369The Woodland Park Zoo was one of the first zoos in the country to provide natural style enclosures for its animals. The case for the elephants seems sad, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the zoo isn’t great.

I did volunteer there when I was in high school. I only volunteered with the entomologists, but (then at least) they treated their arthropods well.

The Woodland Park Zoo has also had problems with their budget recently, as is obvious in the fact that they had to close down their nocturnal house, meaning they may not have the funding to redo the elephant enclosure to more modern standards.

I understand your concern, libelous attacks only diminish the impact of your cause.

]]>By: Merryhttp://aldf.org/blog/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4368
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:42:58 +0000http://aldf.live2.radicaldesigns.org/2010/06/29/elephant-abuse-at-zoo-leads-to-lawsuit/#comment-4368JUST CURIOUS … I too am 1,000% for getting those poor elephants out of that zoo, but why is The Elephant Sanctuary the only choice? Considering the firing of Carol Buckley at TES and the questionable practices of its board, not to mention the anger it has generated with its (former) supporters, it seems PAWS to be a more settled choice. Barring all that, PAWS in CA is actually closer Seattle, why would ADLF recommend a longer trip to TN?
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